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Basel

A town in Switzerland. It has been known for centuries as a meeting place where a number of international agreements have been formed. See also: Basel I, Basel II.

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"Activity picked up following Basel 3 implementation in January 2014, with issuance to date limited to the local market amid more favorable pricing for the banks and healthy domestic demand from institutional investors and trust accounts," said Fitch.

More PH banks to issue Tier 2 capital notes

The world's first Basel III compliant sukuk was issued in November 2012 by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) in UAE.

Basel III global sukuk issuances hit USD 4.93 bln -- KFH

The main objective of Basel III is to improve the quality of risk management in the banking sector, which in turn will enhance the stability of the financial system as a whole.

Kazakh banks to be able to meet Basel III requirements from Jan 1, 2019 -- National Bank chairman

In spite of the difference in terminologies, these very principles have found their way at the global level, particularly in international multilateral agreements, such as the Basel Convention.

International environmental justice on hold: revisiting the Basel ban from a Philippine perspective

During the presentation of the award, the presenter called the player "a superhero" for Basel's supporters.

Mohamed Salah named best player in Switzerland

"In London Basel won us with a strategic move and in Basel they have scored a goal at the end with a long ball.

Chelsea Defender Calls For Calm After Basel Reverse

In 2010, its members adopted the Basel III rules to strengthen the banking sector's resilience.

PRUDENTIAL BANKING RULES : BASEL III: EUROPEAN UNION AMONG THE LAGGARDS

Held at Volkshaus Basel, the event is the first international fair in Switzerland specific to photography-based art.

Retrospective Italian art meets John Malkovich as Marilyn Monroe at this photo fair

Basel's prosperity was associated first with silk weaving then with dyeing and both economic mainstays went on to evolve into the pharmaceutical and chemical industry which laid the foundations for its reputation as the country's wealthiest city.

ART AND BEYOND IN BASEL; Wibke Carter explores Switzerland's wealthiest city located on the Rhine, home to the country's oldest university, its mighty pharmaceutical industry and a rich artistic culture

Basel III is a set of measures developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.

Moody's says Basel III proposals are credit positive for banks in Singapore

Basel has a whopping number of museums (almost 40!) in this small, beautiful city.